Chinese word

热情

Pronunciation

Pinyinrè qíng

Meaning

  • nounenthusiasm

Example

他的热情打动了我。tā de rè qíng dǎ dòng le wǒ

His enthusiasm moved me.

Illustration for 热情 (enthusiasm)

More examples

我对中文学习有热情。wǒ duì zhōng wén xué xí yǒu rè qíng

I am enthusiastic about learning Chinese.

Core concept

Strong feeling that gives a person energy to act warmly and eagerly.

Common phrases

  • 对学习有热情duì xué xí yǒu rè qíng

    be enthusiastic about learning

  • 充满热情chōng mǎn rè qíng

    full of enthusiasm

  • 没有热情méi yǒu rè qíng

    lack enthusiasm

Similar words

兴趣xìng qù: Curious interest in something that creates a wish to know more or try it.
爱好ài hào: Enjoyment of a favorite activity that someone chooses to continue doing.

Definition in Chinese

指对人或对事有强烈的感情投入，表现为热忱、积极或兴奋的态度。zhǐ duì rén huò duì shì yǒu qiáng liè de gǎn qíng tóu rù biǎo xiàn wèi rè chén jī jí huò xīng fèn de tài dù

Word origin

The compound 热情 (rèqíng, "enthusiasm") combines 热 (rè, "hot") and 情 (qíng, "feeling") to express feeling that is warm, strong, and ready to act.

Usage tips

  • English often uses separate wording for a warm welcome and eager interest, but 热情 (rèqíng, "enthusiasm") naturally covers both situations in Chinese.

Other meanings

  • passionnoun
  • enthusiasticadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 热情地rè qíng dìenthusiasticallyadverb

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